May 25, 2021
How to Get Along with Your Japanese Boss
Interpersonal relations, especially with your boss, can make or break a job. According to job board provider en Japan, around one in four employees lists not getting along with their coworkers as one of......
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The 10 Most Popular Japanese Companies in 2021
What’s the best company for your first job in Japan? Every year, Japanese job seekers are asked this question. In this article, we go over survey results published in late 2020 and early 2021....
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Freelancing in Japan as a Foreigner – A Guide
Freelancing in Japan as a non-Japanese requires a whole bunch of paperwork – but it’s possible. Check out this guide if you’re thinking of working in Japan, but don’t like the idea of being...
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Surviving at the Japanese Workplace: 5 Hurdles for Foreigners
How is Japanese workplace culture different from US-influenced “international” business culture? In this article, we look into the five main aspects and what you can do to reduce frustration and adapt well. When in...
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The Current State of Work-Life Balance in Japan
Is it possible to work in Japan and maintain a good balance between work and other parts of your life? In this article, we look into how things currently are and the change that’s...
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In-Demand Programming Skills in Japan 2020
Which programming languages have the most demand in 2020? Which of them pay best? In this article, we have a look at the recent data. The demand for IT specialists and programmers is high...
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Average salaries for Young Professionals in Japan
How much income can you earn in Japan? Detailed information about typical salaries in Japan for your age group lets you know what to expect and plan ahead. (※This article was first published in...
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Web Development and On-The-Job-Training in Japan
What is work as a web developer in Japan like? We talked to Kanno-san, who learned how to code on the job and is now managing a team of engineers – including multiple non-Japanese...
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Challenging Yourself in Japan: A Retrospective
Working in Japan advancing your career often means diving into new responsibilities and tasks with no previous experience. In this article, I want to share my experiences after three years of working at a...
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Specified Skilled Worker Visa – Door to Japan
The Specified Skilled Worker Visa is an opportunity for many foreigners who want to work in Japan. But currently, it can be hard to find information about requirements, tests, and the process. This article...
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Female Engineers in Japan
Engineering professions and Japan – both are not exactly associated with equal opportunities for women. But is this image still accurate? Here’s how things are looking for women in engineering professions in present-day Japan....
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Everyday Work in Japan: Improvements and Challenges
How is everyday work in Japan? We talked with Earlwin, a former student at a language school in Shinjuku. Since we last interviewed him about one and a half years ago, he has started...
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7 Part-time Jobs in Japan for Foreigners
Are you in Japan as a student or on a working holiday visa and need some extra money? A part-time job doesn’t only help you pay your bills, but also gives you valuable first...
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IT and Language – Working at Zenken Corporation
Do you want to work in Japan, speak Japanese, and are interested in the IT industry or creative work? Read on to find out about Zenken Corporation, its people, and how and where to...
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Learning how to code while working in Japan
How does Japanese on-the-job training for programmers work? We talked to Linus, who started coding in his last few years at university and is now working at a Japanese IT company in his second...
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